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Batik
Batik is a resist-dyeing technique in which hot wax is applied to cloth to create a pattern. The cloth is then dyed, typically using a single color, and the wax is removed. The waxed areas of the cloth resist the dye and the desired pattern remains.

Traditional Hmong batik is created using white hemp fabric and indigo dye. Aesthetically, Hmong batik is similar to other Hmong visual design and often features bold and contrasting geometric designs. This technique is utilized by Blue and Green Hmong to create skirts, baby carriers, and other typical Hmong textiles but is not seen amongst White Hmong.